1. (A) As used in this section, "adverse action" means an action by a state, provincial, federal, or other licensing or regulatory authority other than the department of behavioral health to deny, revoke, suspend, place on probation, or otherwise restrict a license, certification, or other approval to provide certifiable services and supports or an equivalent to certifiable services and supports.

2. (B)

   1. (1) When submitting an application for initial or renewed certification of one or more certifiable services and supports, the applicant shall notify the department of behavioral health of any adverse action taken against the following during the three-year period immediately preceding the date of application:

      1. (a) The applicant;
      2. (b) Any owner or principal of the applicant;
      3. (c) Any subsidiary of the applicant or owner.
   2. (2) Not later than seven days after receiving a notice of adverse action, the holder of a certification issued under section 5119.36 of the Revised Code shall notify the department of the action.
3. (C) To notify the department as required by this section, a copy of the notice of adverse action shall be provided to the department.

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